Enrollment
546
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250639000927
David J. Quinn Middle School — Hudson, MA
Federal NCES profile for David J. Quinn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hudson · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David J. Quinn Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
David J. Quinn Middle School reports 546 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hudson spends $27,756 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.2% from local sources (property taxes), 36.8% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David J. Quinn Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,756
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 546 Top 69% in Massachusetts — larger than 31% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250639000927
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.6%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson, which includes David J. Quinn Middle School.
$27,756
Per student
-3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 36.8%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about David J. Quinn Middle School
How many students attend David J. Quinn Middle School?
David J. Quinn Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hudson, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David J. Quinn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David J. Quinn Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David J. Quinn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David J. Quinn Middle School is White at 68.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hudson, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David J. Quinn Middle School?
David J. Quinn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.